Or, you can simply delete what is there and paste the key that way, which ever is easier for you. Also, make sure the server is set to “Primary YouTube ingest server.” It’s doubtful that you’ll ever need to use the backup server when streaming from OBS to YouTube.ĭouble-click into the “Stream Key” field to highlight it and paste the key from YouTube. Make sure the “Service” option is set to YouTube/YouTube Gaming. In OBS, go to File and click, “Settings.”Ĭlick on the “Stream” option on the left. Now that we have the stream key, we need to add it to our broadcasting software.
Once your settings are adjusted, you’ll need the stream key to add to OBS.Ĭlick the “Copy” button next to the Stream key field. Make your adjustments and then click the “Save” button.
In this area, you can change all the information in your video such as the title, description, your thumbnail image, what game you’re playing, and whether it’s made for kids. But since we’re streaming a game from OBS to YouTube, click “Go” for Streaming Software.įrom this next screen, you can change the title of your stream, what game you’re broadcasting, privacy, and more.Ĭlick the “Edit” button to make your changes. It will use your webcam and microphone should you choose this option. The next screen lets you use YouTube’s own built-in streaming software. You can choose to stream “Right now” or at a “Later date.” Click the start button for “Right now.” The new YouTube Live Control Room will give you a couple of options. However, the scheduling aspect works similar with the only real difference being able to set a specific time.įrom the YouTube Channel Dashboard, click the “Create” button on the top right.Ĭlick the “Go Live” option from the drop-down window.
For this tutorial, I’m setting up an immediate live stream. There are two ways you can do this: immediate live stream or scheduling. NOTE: New YouTube channels need to wait 24 hours before being able to stream live once hitting the “Go Live” button. I’m going to assume you have the latest version of OBS installed and a YouTube channel set up and ready to go. Using OBS with YouTube is the Easy Part Connecting OBS to YouTube